How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Ahmad, Gabrielle, Blacknuss, De La Soul, Main Source, Mase w/ Blackstreet, Inner City, The Notorious B.I.G., Lynden David Hall, The Click, Pras, Sporty Thievz
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (27/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
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Tracklist
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1 . Ahmad - Back In The DayFeatured on the 1994 album "Ahmad".
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2 . Gabrielle - Forget About The WorldFeatured on the 1996 album "Gabrielle".
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3 . Blacknuss - DinahFeatured on the 1999 album "Allstars".
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4 . De La Soul - Stakes is HighFeatured on the 1996 album "Stakes Is High".
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5 . Main Source - Fakin' The FunkFeatured on the 1992 album "White Men Can't Jump : Soundtrack".
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6 . Mase w/ Blackstreet - Get ReadyFeatured on the 1999 album "Double Up".
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7 . Inner City - Pennies From HeavenFeatured on the 1992 album "Praise".
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8 . The Notorious B.I.G. - Hypnotize (w/ Pam Long)Featured on the 1997 album "Life After Death".
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9 . Lynden David Hall - Crescent MoonFeatured on the 1997 album "Medicine 4 My Pain".
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10 . The Click - ScandalousFeatured on the 1995 album "Game Related".
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11 . Pras - Ghetto Supastar [That Is What You Are](w/ Ol' Dirty Bastard & Mýa)Featured on the 1998 album "Ghetto Supastar". |
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12 . Sporty Thievz - No PigeonsFeatured on the 1999 album "Street Cinema".
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Ahmad's hit single samples "Love T.K.O." by Teddy Pendergrass, integrating it into the backdrop of his reflective lyrics. The track stands out for turning his only major chart success into a nostalgic anthem.
2. “Forget About the World” was produced by The Boilerhouse Boys. Their imprint gave it a distinctive sound that blends with Gabrielle's soulful voice, aligning it with 1996’s evolving R&B landscape.
3. Blacknuss's track is classified as R&B/soul. Released in the mid-'90s, it finds a home in the soothing harmonies and rich production that typify the genre.
4. J Dilla, operating then as Jay Dee, co-produced “Stakes Is High” with De La Soul. This collaboration occurred at the apex of '90s hip hop, infusing the album with Dilla’s signature experimental beats.
5. The single by Main Source features an uncredited verse by Neek the Exotic. Despite no official credit, his contribution complements the track’s sharp lyrical delivery.
6. Mase collaborated with Blackstreet for his 1999 single. Their fusion of hip hop and R&B is augmented by the smooth vocals and glossy production typical of the era.
7. The video for Inner City’s 1992 track mimics Leonardo da Vinci’s iconic “The Last Supper.” This visual metaphor underscores unity through a danceable beat.
8. "Rise" by Herb Alpert is sampled in The Notorious B.I.G.’s 1997 single, delivering a memorable hook that underpins the rapper’s narrative flair.
9. “Crescent Moon” by Lynden David Hall peaked at number 45 on the UK Singles Chart, marking a notable entry for the neo-soul artist in the late 1990s scene.
10. The Click's “Scandalous” stems from their album “Game Related.” The track showcases the gritty lyricism typical of mid-'90s West Coast hip hop.
11. Mýa features alongside Pras and Ol' Dirty Bastard on “Ghetto Supastar.” Her vocals bridge the rap verses, enhancing the track’s mainstream appeal.
12. Sporty Thievz’s “No Pigeons” responds to TLC’s hit "No Scrubs." It flips the original’s premise, conjuring a humorous riposte from the male perspective.
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